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Salad, Classic Vinaigrette
By fireandfrost
Combine 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon chopped shallots, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon dijon mu...
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped shallots
- 1/4 teasponn salt
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Muffins, Zucchini
By fireandfrost
"I was looking for something healthy the kids could grab for breakfast on the way out the door and came up with the...
- 4.75 ounces whole-wheat flour (about 1 cup)
- 3 ounces all-purpose flour (about 2/3 cup)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/3 cups shredded zucchini
- 1/2 cup fat-free milk
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 large egg
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Stir-Fry, Sesame-Orange Shrimp and Chicken
By fireandfrost
"Stir-fries are an easy way to get more vegetables into my 4- and 6-year-old's diets
- Sauce:
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- Stir-fry:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets
- 1 cup chopped carrot
- 1 cup mushrooms, halved
- 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, cooked and peeled
- 3 cups hot cooked long-grain rice
Cookies, Gingerbread
By fireandfrost
Get a head start by baking cookies up to four days ahead and storing in an airtight container
- Cookies:
- 10.1 ounces all-purpose flour (about 2 1/4 cups)
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons molasses
- 1 large egg
- Cooking spray
- Icing:
- 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
Salmon, Crispy Orange-Glazed
By fireandfrost
The sweetness of orange juice tempers the heat of the chile pepper and red pepper flakes in this Thai-inspired dish...
- ⅔ cup orange juice
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lite soy sauce
- 1 small red Thai chile pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, grated
- 4 (4- to 6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Hot cooked rice
- Garnishes: sprouts, fresh cilantro, carrot and pepper strips, and edamame*
Fish, Crispy with Lemon-Dill Sauce
By fireandfrost
For sustainability reasons, be sure to choose Alaskan cod, or substitute halibut or even tilapia
- 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
- 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless cod fillets
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 cup canola mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickle
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
- Lemon wedges
Ceviche, Watermelon
By fireandfrost
Had it at Margarita Hales house
- 2 cups 1/4-inch diced watermelon
- 1/2 cups orange juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 seedless cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, basil or cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Humus
By fireandfrost
Anita's Hummus, Managua Nicaragua
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas
- or 1 can chickpeas
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup lime
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Crockpot Chicken Fajitas
By fireandfrost
Don't want to out in a lot of work in the kitchen for dinner? This easy crockpot recipe is simple and delicious!
- 1 pound Chicken Breasts
- 3 peppers, Green, Red, and Yellow, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 package of Taco Seasoning
- Flour or corn tortillas
- TOPPINGS
- sour cream
- cheese
- guacamole
Bars, Pecan Squares
By fireandfrost
Paula Dean
- Vegetable cooking spray
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 4 eggs
- 1 (1 pound) box light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract